EP3426082B1 - Kleidungsstück mit einem substratmaterial und einem flockungsmaterial - Google Patents

Kleidungsstück mit einem substratmaterial und einem flockungsmaterial Download PDF

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EP3426082B1
EP3426082B1 EP17711988.0A EP17711988A EP3426082B1 EP 3426082 B1 EP3426082 B1 EP 3426082B1 EP 17711988 A EP17711988 A EP 17711988A EP 3426082 B1 EP3426082 B1 EP 3426082B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/0015—Sports garments other than provided for in groups A41D13/0007 - A41D13/088
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D27/00—Details of garments or of their making
    • A41D27/10—Sleeves; Armholes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B1/00—Shirts
    • A41B1/08—Details
    • A41B1/12—Neckbands
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B17/00—Selection of special materials for underwear
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D1/00—Garments
    • A41D1/06—Trousers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D1/00—Garments
    • A41D1/06—Trousers
    • A41D1/08—Trousers specially adapted for sporting purposes
    • A41D1/089—Shorts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D27/00—Details of garments or of their making
    • A41D27/18—Cloth collars
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/02—Layered materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F9/00—Belts, girdles, or waistbands for trousers or skirts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B2400/00—Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A41B2400/80—Friction or grip reinforcement
    • A41B2400/82—Friction or grip reinforcement with the body of the user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2400/00—Functions or special features of garments
    • A41D2400/24—Reducing drag or turbulence in air or water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2400/00—Functions or special features of garments
    • A41D2400/80—Friction or grip reinforcement
    • A41D2400/82—Friction or grip reinforcement with the body of the user

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to an article of clothing including a substrate material and a flocking material that is sized as a shirt for arrangement about a torso of a wearer, or, alternatively, as a pair of pants for arrangement about a groin of the wearer.
  • articles of clothing are known in the art. In some instances, articles of clothing may be worn for stylistic purposes. In other situations, articles of clothing may provide protection from the elements (e.g., protection from ultraviolet rays of light from the sun). It some examples, articles of clothing may enhance an athletic experience (e.g., the article of clothing may conform to wearer's body thereby reducing wind resistance or drag).
  • an article of clothing may include at least one material.
  • the at least one material may yield one or more desired functions (e.g., promoting style, providing protection from the elements, and enhancing an athletic experience).
  • US 2006/0080755 A1 describes a flocked material and an article of apparel incorporating the flocked material according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • WO 2012/004603 A1 describes a stretchable textile fabric article comprising a piece of fabric defining an opening, a portion of the piece of fabric being folded to define a hem along the edge of the opening, the hem being secured by means of one or more continuous bands of silicone elastomer sandwiched between folded portions of the piece of fabric.
  • US 2014/208484 A1 describes a waistband for an article of apparel including a base layer that is resiliently elastic and that includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and an upper edge.
  • JP 2003 113516 A describes a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape applied to the collar and the resultant surface flocked with hairs of the fibers.
  • first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections. These elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example configurations.
  • the article of clothing includes a substrate material and a flocking material.
  • the substrate material includes a base layer defined by an inner surface, an outer surface and a plurality of side surfaces that join the inner surface to the outer surface.
  • the plurality of side surfaces may include four side surfaces defined by a first side surface, a second side surface, a third side surface and a fourth side surface.
  • the base layer forms a plurality of openings.
  • the plurality of openings in may include four openings defined by a first opening, a second opening, a third opening and a fourth opening.
  • Each opening of the plurality of openings may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface and a side surface of the plurality of side surfaces.
  • the first opening may be defined by an intersection of the inner surface and the first side surface.
  • the second opening may be defined by an intersection of the inner surface and the second side surface.
  • the third opening may be defined by an intersection of the inner surface and the third side surface.
  • the fourth opening may be defined by an intersection of the inner surface and the fourth side surface.
  • the base layer is configured for defining a body-receiving portion and at least one limb-receiving portion extending from the body-receiving portion.
  • the at least one limb-receiving portion may include a first sleeve portion and a second sleeve portion.
  • the first opening may be formed by the body-receiving portion and may be sized for circumscribing a neck of the wearer.
  • the second opening may be formed by the body-receiving portion and may be sized for circumscribing an abdominal region of the wearer.
  • the third opening may be formed by the first sleeve portion and may be sized for circumscribing a right arm of the wearer.
  • the fourth opening may be formed by the second sleeve portion and may be sized for circumscribing a left arm of a wearer.
  • the flocking material is arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer proximate at least one opening of the plurality of openings.
  • Implementations of the disclosure may include one or more of the following optional features.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer at the at least one opening of the plurality of openings.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface at a distance approximately equal to zero from the side surface.
  • the flocking material is arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer near the at least one opening of the plurality of openings.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface at a distance approximately equal to but slightly greater than zero from the side surface.
  • the flocking material may be attached to the substrate material with an intermediate material.
  • the intermediate material is an adhesive material.
  • both of the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion extend away from the body-receiving portion at a distance such that the article of clothing sized as the shirt for arrangement as about a torso of a wearer is a short-sleeve shirt.
  • the first sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the third opening formed by the first sleeve portion circumscribes the right arm of the wearer above a right elbow of the wearer.
  • the second sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the fourth opening formed by the second sleeve portion circumscribes the left arm of the wearer above a left elbow of the wearer.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer away from the at least one opening of the plurality of openings such that the flocking material is sized for arrangement upon the inner surface of the base layer about at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer includes a left shoulder of the wearer and a right shoulder of the wearer.
  • the flocking material is defined by a pattern of a plurality of line segments that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • One or more line segments of the plurality of line segments may define a substantially pentagonal shape that is sized for substantially circumscribing the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • both of the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion extend away from the body-receiving portion at a distance such that the article of clothing sized as the shirt for arrangement as about a torso of a wearer is an approximately three-quarter length sleeve shirt.
  • the first sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the third opening formed by the first sleeve portion circumscribes the right arm of the wearer slightly beyond a right elbow of the wearer.
  • the second sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the fourth opening formed by the second sleeve portion circumscribes the left arm of the wearer slightly beyond a left elbow of the wearer.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer away from the at least one opening of the plurality of openings such that the flocking material is sized for arrangement upon the inner surface of the base layer about at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer may include a left shoulder of the wearer, a right shoulder of the wearer, the left elbow of the wearer and the right elbow of the wearer.
  • the flocking material is defined by a pattern of a plurality of line segments that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • One or more line segments of the plurality of line segments may define a substantially pentagonal shape that is sized for substantially circumscribing the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • both of the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion extend away from the body-receiving portion at a distance such that the article of clothing is a long sleeve shirt.
  • the first sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the third opening formed by the first sleeve portion circumscribes the right arm of the wearer beyond a right elbow of the wearer.
  • the second sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the fourth opening formed by the second sleeve portion circumscribes the left arm of the wearer beyond a left elbow of the wearer.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer away from the at least one opening of the plurality of openings such that the flocking material is sized for arrangement upon the inner surface of the base layer about at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer may include a left shoulder of the wearer, a right shoulder of the wearer, the left elbow of the wearer and the right elbow of the wearer.
  • the flocking material is defined by a pattern of a plurality of line segments that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • One or more line segments of the plurality of line segments may define a substantially pentagonal shape that is sized for substantially circumscribing the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • the article of clothing may include a substrate material and a flocking material.
  • the substrate material may include a base layer defined by an inner surface, an outer surface and a plurality of side surfaces that join the inner surface to the outer surface.
  • the plurality of side surfaces may include three side surfaces defined by a first side surface, a second side surface and a third side surface.
  • the base layer may form a plurality of openings.
  • the plurality of openings may include four openings defined by a first opening, a second opening and a third opening. Each opening of the plurality of openings may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface and a side surface of the plurality of side surfaces.
  • the first opening may be defined by an intersection of the inner surface and the first side surface.
  • the second opening is defined by an intersection of the inner surface and the second side surface.
  • the third opening may be defined by an intersection of the inner surface and the third side surface.
  • the base layer may be configured for defining a body-receiving portion and at least one limb-receiving portion extending from the body-receiving portion.
  • the at least one limb-receiving portion may include a first sleeve portion and a second sleeve portion.
  • the first opening may be formed by the body-receiving portion and may be sized for circumscribing a waist of the wearer.
  • the second opening may be formed by the first sleeve portion and may be sized for circumscribing a right leg of the wearer.
  • the third opening may be formed by the second sleeve portion and may be sized for circumscribing a left leg of a wearer.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer proximate at least one opening of the plurality of openings.
  • Implementations of the disclosure may include one or more of the following optional features.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer at the at least one opening of the plurality of openings.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface at a distance approximately equal to zero from the side surface.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer near the at least one opening of the plurality of openings.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface at a distance approximately equal to but slightly greater than zero from the side surface.
  • the flocking material may be attached to the substrate material with an intermediate material.
  • the intermediate material is an adhesive material.
  • both of the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion extend away from the body-receiving portion at a distance such that the article of clothing sized as the pair of pants for arrangement as about a groin of a wearer is a pair of shorts.
  • the first sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the second opening formed by the first sleeve portion circumscribes the right leg of the wearer above a right knee of the wearer.
  • the second sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the third opening formed by the second sleeve portion circumscribes the left leg of the wearer above a left knee of the wearer.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer away from the at least one opening of the plurality of openings such that the flocking material is sized for arrangement upon the inner surface of the base layer about at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer may include a left hip of the wearer and a right hip of the wearer.
  • the flocking material is defined by a pattern of a plurality of line segments that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • One or more line segments of the plurality of line segments may define a substantially pentagonal shape that is sized for substantially circumscribing the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • both of the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at a distance such that the article of clothing is a pair of capris.
  • the first sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the second opening formed by the first sleeve portion circumscribes the right leg of the wearer slightly beyond a right knee of the wearer.
  • the second sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the third opening formed by the second sleeve portion circumscribes the left leg of the wearer slightly beyond a left knee of the wearer.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer away from the at least one opening of the plurality of openings such that the flocking material is sized for arrangement upon the inner surface of the base layer about at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer may include a left hip of the wearer, a right hip of the wearer, the left knee of the wearer and the right knee of the wearer.
  • the flocking material is defined by a pattern of a plurality of line segments that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • One or more line segments of the plurality of line segments may define a substantially pentagonal shape that is sized for substantially circumscribing the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • both of the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion extend away from the body-receiving portion at a distance such that the article of clothing sized as the pair of pants for arrangement as about a groin of a wearer is a pair of trousers.
  • the first sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the second opening formed by the first sleeve portion circumscribes the right leg of the wearer beyond a right knee of the wearer.
  • the second sleeve portion may extend away from the body-receiving portion at the distance such that the third opening formed by the second sleeve portion circumscribes the left leg of the wearer beyond a left knee of the wearer.
  • the flocking material may be arranged upon the inner surface of the base layer away from the at least one opening of the plurality of openings such that the flocking material is sized for arrangement upon the inner surface of the base layer about at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer may include a left hip of the wearer, a right hip of the wearer, the left knee of the wearer and the right knee of the wearer.
  • the flocking material is defined by a pattern of a plurality of line segments that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • One or more line segments of the plurality of line segments may define a substantially pentagonal shape that is sized for substantially circumscribing the at least one joint or point of articulation of the wearer.
  • an article of clothing is shown generally at 10.
  • the article of clothing 10 may be worn by a wearer 11 for utilization in any number of athletic activities including, but not limited to surfing, skiing and bicycling.
  • the article of clothing 10 may include a wetsuit or portion thereof.
  • the article of clothing 10 may include a substrate material 12 and a flocking material 14.
  • the flocking material 14 may include a plurality of small fiber particles 15 (i.e., flock), as illustrated in FIG. 4A .
  • the article of clothing 10 may be worn by the wearer 11 such that the substrate material 12 and/or the flocking material 14 engages the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 14 may engage a wearer's skin 17.
  • the flocking material 14 may enhance the substrate material 12 in terms of tactile sensation (e.g., the flocking material 14 may provide a soft and comfortable feel), aesthetics, color and appearance while providing insulation and slip-or-grip friction to the substrate material 12.
  • flocking material 14 may be well-suited for use in wet conditions.
  • the flocking material 14 may be disposed as a primary or base layer of clothing under a wetsuit formed by substrate material 12.
  • the flocking material 14 may permit fluid (e.g., water, air, etc.) to flow in a gap 19 defined by and between the wearer's skin 17 and the substrate material 12.
  • the flocking material 14 may be attached to the substrate material 12 with an intervening material 16 such as an adhesive, for example. In other examples, the flocking material 14 may be coupled to the substrate material 12 without the use of the intervening material 16.
  • the substrate material 12 may include a base layer 18 having an inner surface 20, an outer surface 22, and plurality of side surfaces 24.
  • the inner surface 20 may oppose the outer surface 22 such that the plurality of side surfaces 24 join the inner surface 20 to the outer surface 22.
  • the plurality of side surfaces 24 include a first side surface 24a, a second side surface 24b, a third side surface 24c and a fourth side surface 24d.
  • the base layer 18 forms a plurality of openings 26 through which a portion (e.g., arm, leg, waist, neck) of the wearer 11 may extend.
  • the plurality of openings 26 include a first opening 26a, a second opening 26b, a third opening 26c and a fourth opening 26d.
  • each opening 26a-26d of the plurality of openings 26 may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 20 and a side surface 24a-24d of the plurality of side surfaces 24.
  • first opening 26a may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 20 and the first side surface 24a; (2) the second opening 26b may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 20 and the second side surface 24b; (3) the third opening 26c may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 20 and the third side surface 24c; and (4) the fourth opening 26d may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 20 and the fourth side surface 24d.
  • the base layer 18 may include a body-receiving portion 50 and at least one limb-receiving portion 75 (e.g., a sleeve) extending from the body-receiving portion 50.
  • the at least one limb-receiving portion 75 includes a first sleeve portion 75a and a second sleeve portion 75b.
  • the body-receiving portion 50 is sized for arrangement about a torso T of the wearer 11.
  • the first sleeve portion 75a is sized for arrangement about a right arm of the wearer 11.
  • the second sleeve portion 75b is sized for arrangement about a left arm of the wearer 11.
  • Collectively, the body-receiving portion 50, the first sleeve portion 75a, and the second sleeve portion 75b are sized for use as a shirt (such as, e.g., a short-sleeve shirt).
  • the first opening 26a is formed by the body-receiving portion 50 and is sized for circumscribing a neck N of the wearer 11.
  • the second opening 26b is formed by the body-receiving portion 50 and is sized for circumscribing an abdominal region A (e.g., a region generally bounded by the diaphragm and pelvis) of the wearer 11.
  • the third opening 26c is formed by the first sleeve portion 75a and is sized for circumscribing a right arm of the wearer 11 above the right elbow E (e.g., at approximately about a bicep region) of the wearer 11.
  • the fourth opening 26d is formed by the second sleeve portion 75b and is sized for circumscribing a left arm of the wearer 11 above the left elbow E (e.g., at approximately about a bicep region) of the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 14 may be attached to the inner surface 20 of the base layer 18.
  • the flocking material 14 is arranged upon the inner surface 20 of the base layer 18 at the opening 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d (i.e., the flocking material 14 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to zero from the side surface 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d).
  • the flocking material 14 may be arranged upon the inner surface 20 of the base layer 18 near the opening 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d (i.e., the flocking material 14 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to but slightly greater than zero from the side surface 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d).
  • the flocking material 14 may be arranged in the form of a loop 28 or a plurality of segments forming an interrupted loop 28.
  • the loop 28 or plurality of segments forming the interrupted loop 28 may directly oppose the wearer's skin 17 to provide a soft or comfortable feel while concurrently restricting movement (e.g., sliding) of the article of clothing 10 about the plurality of openings 26 in order to retain the article of clothing 10 to the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 14 is arranged upon the inner surface 20 of the base layer 18 away from the plurality of openings 26; in such instances, the flocking material 14 is selectively sized for arrangement about joints or points of articulation (e.g., a left shoulder region S and a right shoulder region S) of the wearer.
  • joints or points of articulation e.g., a left shoulder region S and a right shoulder region S
  • the flocking material 14 is arranged in the form of a pattern of a plurality of line segments 30 that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • the flocking material 14 may be disposed between, and bounded by, a plurality of the line segments 30.
  • the plurality of line segments 30 may include a first group of line segments 30a (see also, e.g., FIG. 6A ), a second group of line segments 30b (see also, e.g., FIG. 6B ) and a third group of line segments 30c (see also, e.g., FIG. 6C ).
  • the first group of line segments 30a may include an array of downwardly U-shaped line segments.
  • the first group of line segments 30a includes a first (inner-most) line segment 30a 1 , a second line segment 30a 2 , a third line segment 30a 3 , a fourth line segment 30a 4 and a fifth (outer-most) line segment 30as that may be concentric with one another.
  • Each line segment 30a of the first group of line segments 30a may be substantially parallel (+/- 5 degrees) to one or more of the other line segments 30a along at least a portion of a length of the line segment 30a, such that the array of line segments 30a defines a plurality of gaps 31a (e.g., areas in which the flocking material 14 is not disposed) between consecutive line segments 30a and a plurality of intersections 33a (e.g., locations at which one of the line segments 30a intersects another of the line segments 30a) of consecutive line segments 30a.
  • gaps 31a e.g., areas in which the flocking material 14 is not disposed
  • intersections 33a e.g., locations at which one of the line segments 30a intersects another of the line segments 30a
  • the second group of line segments 30b may include an array of downwardly U-shaped, non-intersecting line segments.
  • the second group of line segments 30b includes a first (inner-most) line segment 30b 1 and a second (outermost) line segment 30b 2 that may be concentric with one another.
  • the first line segment 30b 1 may be substantially parallel (+/- 5 degrees) to the second line segment 30b 2 along at least a portion of a length of the first line segment 30b 1 , such that the array of line segments 30b defines a plurality of gaps 31b (e.g., areas in which the flocking material 14 is not disposed) between consecutive line segments 30b.
  • the third group of line segments 30c includes an array of upwardly U-shaped, non-intersecting line segments.
  • the third group of line segments 30c includes a first (inner-most) line segment 30c 1 , a second line segment 30c 2 , a third line segment 30c 3 and a fourth (outer-most) line segment 30c 4 that may be concentric with one another and with the line segments 30a 1 , 30a 2 , 30a 3 , 30a 4 , 30as of the first group of line segments 30a and/or the line segments 30bi, 30b 2 of the second group of line segments 30b.
  • Each line segment 30c of the first group of line segments 30c may be substantially parallel (+/- 5 degrees) to one or more of the other line segments 30c along at least a portion of a length of the line segment 30c, such that the array of line segments 30c defines a plurality of gaps 31c (e.g., areas in which the flocking material 14 is not disposed) between consecutive line segments 30c.
  • the first group of line segments 30a may join one or more portions of the second group of line segments 30b to the third group of line segments 30c. Furthermore, a portion of a length of the inner-most line segment 30a 1 of the first group of line segments 30a including an array of downwardly U-shaped, non-intersecting and intersecting line segments and a portion of a length of the inner-most line segment 30c 1 of the third group of line segments 30c including an array of upwardly U-shaped, non-intersecting line segments may define a generally pentagonally-shaped gap or opening 32 (see dashed line) that is sized for substantially circumscribing a joint or point of articulation region of the wearer.
  • the gap 32 is described and shown as having a similar shape as a pentagon, the gap 32 could include a different shape such as, for example, a circular shape.
  • the plurality of line segments 30 defined by the flocking material 14 may directly oppose the wearer's skin 17 to provide a soft or comfortable feel while concurrently restricting movement (e.g., sliding) of the article of clothing 10 about the joint or point of articulation region of the wearer in order to retain the article of clothing 10 about the joint or point of articulation region of the wearer.
  • an article of clothing is shown generally at 100.
  • the article of clothing 100 may be worn by the wearer 11 for utilization in any number of athletic activities including, but not limited to surfing, skiing and bicycling.
  • the article of clothing 100 may include a wetsuit or portion thereof.
  • the article of clothing 100 may include a substrate material 112 and a flocking material 114.
  • the flocking material 114 may include the plurality of small fiber particles 15 (i.e., flock), as illustrated in FIG. 4A .
  • the article of clothing 100 may be worn by the wearer 11 such that the substrate material 112 and/or the flocking material 114 engages the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 14 may engage the wearer's skin 17.
  • the flocking material 114 may enhance the substrate material 112 in terms of tactile sensation (e.g., the flocking material 114 may provide a soft and comfortable feel), aesthetics, color and appearance while providing insulation and slip-or-grip friction to the substrate material 112.
  • flocking material 114 may be well-suited for use in wet conditions.
  • the flocking material 114 may be disposed as a primary or base layer of clothing under a wetsuit formed by the substrate material 12.
  • the flocking material 114 may permit fluid (e.g., water, air, etc.) to flow between the wearer's skin 17 and the substrate material 12.
  • the flocking material 114 may be attached to the substrate material 112 with, an intervening material 116, such as an adhesive. In other examples, the flocking material 114 may be coupled to the substrate material 112 without the use of the intervening material 116.
  • the substrate material 112 may include a base layer 118 having an inner surface 120, an outer surface 122, and a plurality of side surfaces 124.
  • the inner surface 120 may oppose the outer surface 122 such that the plurality of side surfaces 124 join the inner surface 120 to the outer surface 122.
  • the plurality of side surfaces 124 include a first side surface 124a, a second side surface 124b and a third side surface 124c.
  • the base layer 118 forms a plurality of openings 126 through which a portion (e.g., arm, leg, waist, neck) of the wearer 11 may extend.
  • the plurality of openings 126 include a first opening 126a, a second opening 126b and a third opening 126c.
  • each opening 126a-126c of the plurality of openings 126 may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 120 and a side surface 124a-124c of the plurality of side surfaces 124.
  • first opening 126a may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 120 and the first side surface 124a; (2) the second opening 126b may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 120 and the second side surface 124b; and (3) the third opening 126c may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 120 and the third side surface 124c.
  • the base layer 118 may include a body-receiving portion 150 and at least one limb-receiving portion 175 (e.g., a leg-receiving portion) extending from the body-receiving portion 150.
  • the at least one limb-receiving portion 175 may include a first sleeve portion 175a and a second sleeve portion 175b.
  • the body-receiving portion 150 is sized for arrangement about a waist or groin of the wearer 11.
  • the first sleeve portion 175a is sized for arrangement about a right leg of the wearer 11.
  • the second sleeve portion 175b is sized for arrangement about a left leg of the wearer 11.
  • the body-receiving portion 150, the first sleeve portion 175a and the second sleeve portion 175b are sized for use as a pair of pants (such as, e.g., a pair of shorts).
  • the first opening 126a is formed by the body-receiving portion 150 and is sized for circumscribing a waist region (e.g., a region generally below the ribs and above the hips H) of the wearer 11.
  • the second opening 126b is formed by the first sleeve portion 175a and is sized for circumscribing a right leg of the wearer 11 above the right knee K (e.g., at approximately about a thigh region) of the wearer 11.
  • the third opening 126c is formed by the second sleeve portion 175b and is sized for circumscribing a left leg of the wearer 11 above the left knee K (e.g., at approximately about a thigh region) of the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 114 may be attached to the inner surface 120 of the base layer 118.
  • the flocking material 114 is arranged upon the inner surface 120 of the base layer 118 at the opening 126a, 126b, 126c (i.e., the flocking material 114 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to zero from the side surface 124a, 124b, 124c).
  • the flocking material 114 may be arranged upon the inner surface 120 of the base layer 118 near the opening 126a, 126b, 126c (i.e., the flocking material 114 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to but slightly greater than zero from the side surface 124a, 124b, 124c).
  • the flocking material 114 may be arranged in the form of a loop 128 or a plurality of segments forming an interrupted loop 128.
  • the loop 128 or plurality of segments forming the interrupted loop 128 may directly oppose the wearer's skin 17 to provide a soft or comfortable feel while concurrently restricting movement (e.g., sliding) of the article of clothing 100 about the plurality of openings 126 in order to retain the article of clothing 100 to the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 114 is arranged upon the inner surface 120 of the base layer 118 away from the plurality of openings 126.
  • the flocking material 114 is selectively sized for arrangement about joints or points of articulation (e.g., a left hip region H and a right hip region H) of the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 114 may be arranged in the form of a pattern of a plurality of line segments 30 that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • the flocking material 114 may be disposed between, and bounded by, a plurality of the line segments 30.
  • the plurality of line segments 30 may include the first group of line segments 30a (see also, e.g., FIG. 6A ), the second group of line segments 30b (see also, e.g., FIG. 6B ) and the third group of line segments 30c (see also, e.g., FIG. 6C ).
  • an article of clothing is shown generally at 200.
  • the article of clothing 200 may be worn by the wearer 11 for utilization in any number of athletic activities including, but not limited to surfing, skiing and bicycling.
  • the article of clothing 200 may include a wetsuit or portion thereof.
  • the article of clothing 200 may include a substrate material 212 and a flocking material 214.
  • the flocking material 214 may include a plurality of the small fiber particles 15 (i.e., flock), as illustrated in FIG. 4A .
  • the article of clothing 200 may be worn by the wearer 11 such that the substrate material 212 and/or the flocking material 214 engages the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 214 may engage the wearer's skin 17.
  • the flocking material 214 may enhance the substrate material 212 in terms of tactile sensation (e.g., the flocking material 214 may provide a soft and comfortable feel), aesthetics, color and appearance while providing insulation and slip-or-grip friction to the substrate material 212.
  • flocking material 214 may be well-suited for use in wet conditions.
  • the flocking material 214 may be disposed as a primary or base layer of clothing under a wetsuit formed by the substrate material 212.
  • the flocking material 214 may permit fluid (e.g., water, air, etc.) to flow in the gap 19 defined by between a wearer's skin 17 and the substrate material 212.
  • the flocking material 214 may be attached to the substrate material 212 with an intervening material 16 such as an adhesive, for example. In other examples, the flocking material 214 may be coupled to the substrate material 212 without the use of the intervening material 16.
  • the substrate material 212 may include a base layer 218 having an inner surface 220, an outer surface 222, and a plurality of side surface 224.
  • the inner surface 220 may oppose the outer surface 222 such that the plurality of side surfaces 224 join the inner surface 220 to the outer surface 222.
  • the plurality of side surfaces 224 include a first side surface 224a, a second side surface 224b, a third side surface 224c and a fourth side surface 224d.
  • the base layer 218 forms a plurality of openings 226 through which a portion (e.g., arm, leg, waist, neck) of the wearer 11 may extend.
  • the plurality of openings 226 include a first opening 226a, a second opening 226b, a third opening 226c and a fourth opening 226d.
  • each opening 226a-226d of the plurality of openings 226 may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 220 and a side surface 224a-224d of the plurality of side surfaces 224.
  • first opening 226a may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 220 and the first side surface 224a; (2) the second opening 226b may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 220 and the second side surface 224b; (3) the third opening 226c may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 220 and the third side surface 224c; and (4) the fourth opening 226d may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 220 and the fourth side surface 224d.
  • the base layer 218 may include a body-receiving portion 250 and at least one limb-receiving portion 275 extending from the body-receiving portion 250.
  • the at least one limb-receiving portion 275 includes a first sleeve portion 275a and a second sleeve portion 275b.
  • the body-receiving portion 250 is sized for arrangement about a torso of the wearer 11.
  • the first sleeve portion 275a is sized for arrangement about a right arm of the wearer 11.
  • the second sleeve portion 275b is sized for arrangement about a left arm of the wearer 11.
  • Collectively, the body-receiving portion 250, the first sleeve portion 275a and the second sleeve portion 275b are sized for use as a shirt (such as, e.g., an approximately three-quarter length sleeve shirt).
  • the first opening 226a is formed by the body-receiving portion 250 and is sized for circumscribing a neck N of the wearer 11.
  • the second opening 226b is formed by the body-receiving portion 250 and is sized for circumscribing an abdominal region A (e.g., a region generally bounded by the diaphragm and pelvis) of the wearer 11.
  • the third opening 226c is formed by the first sleeve portion 275a and is sized for circumscribing a right arm of the wearer 11 slightly beyond the right elbow E (e.g., at approximately about a forearm region) of the wearer.
  • the fourth opening 226d is formed by the second sleeve portion 275b and is sized for circumscribing a left arm of the wearer 11 slightly beyond the left elbow E (e.g., at approximately about a forearm region) of the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 214 may be attached to the inner surface 220 of the base layer 218.
  • the flocking material 214 is arranged upon the inner surface 220 of the base layer 218 at the opening 226a, 226b, 226c, 226d (i.e., the flocking material 214 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to zero from the side surface 224a, 224b, 224c, 224d).
  • the flocking material 214 may be arranged upon the inner surface 220 of the base layer 218 near the opening 226a, 226b, 226c, 226d (i.e., the flocking material 214 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to but slightly greater than zero from the side surface 224a, 224b, 224c, 224d).
  • the flocking material 214 may be arranged in the form of a loop 228 or a plurality of segments forming an interrupted loop 228.
  • the loop 228 or plurality of segments forming the interrupted loop 228 may directly oppose the wearer's skin 17 to provide a soft or comfortable feel while concurrently restricting movement (e.g., sliding) of the article of clothing 200 about the plurality of openings 226 in order to retain the article of clothing 200 to the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 214 is arranged upon the inner surface 220 of the base layer 218 away from the plurality of openings 226; in such instances, the flocking material 214 is selectively sized for arrangement about joints or points of articulation (e.g., a left shoulder region S, a right shoulder region S, a left elbow region E and a right elbow region E) of the wearer.
  • joints or points of articulation e.g., a left shoulder region S, a right shoulder region S, a left elbow region E and a right elbow region E
  • the flocking material 214 may be arranged in the form of a pattern of a plurality of line segments 30 that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • the flocking material 214 may be disposed between, and bounded by, a plurality of the line segments 30.
  • the plurality of line segments 30 may include a first group of line segments 30a (see also, e.g., FIG. 6A ), a second group of line segments 30b (see also, e.g., FIG. 6B ) and a third group of line segments 30c (see also, e.g., FIG. 6C ).
  • an article of clothing is shown generally at 300.
  • the article of clothing 300 may be worn by a wearer for utilization in any number of athletic activities including, but not limited to surfing, skiing and bicycling.
  • the article of clothing 300 may include a wetsuit or portion thereof.
  • the article of clothing 300 is formed by at least two materials including a substrate material 312 and a flocking material 314.
  • the flocking material 314 may include a plurality of the small fiber particles 15 (i.e., flock), as illustrated in FIG. 4A .
  • the article of clothing 300 may be worn by the wearer 11 such that the substrate material 312 and/or the flocking material 314 engages the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 314 may engage the wearer's skin 17.
  • the flocking material 314 may enhance the substrate material 312 in terms of tactile sensation (e.g., the flocking material 314 may provide a soft and comfortable feel), aesthetics, color and appearance while providing insulation and slip-or-grip friction to the substrate material 312.
  • flocking material 314 may be well-suited for use in wet conditions such as a primary or base layer of clothing under a wetsuit formed by substrate material 12.
  • the flocking material 314 may permit fluid (e.g., water, air, etc.) to flow in the gap 19.
  • the flocking material 314 may be attached to the substrate material 312 with an intervening material 316 such as an adhesive material 316, for example. In other examples, the flocking material 314 may be coupled to the substrate material 312 without the intervening material 316.
  • the substrate material 312 may include a base layer 318 having an inner surface 320, an outer surface 322, and a plurality of side surface 324.
  • the inner surface 320 may oppose the outer surface 322 such that the plurality of side surfaces 324 join the inner surface 320 to the outer surface 322.
  • the plurality of side surfaces 324 include a first side surface 324a, a second side surface 324b and a third side surface 324c.
  • the base layer 318 forms a plurality of openings 326 through which a portion (e.g., arm, leg, waist, neck) of the wearer 11 may extend.
  • the plurality of openings 326 include a first opening 326a, a second opening 326b and a third opening 326c.
  • each opening 326a-326c of the plurality of openings 326 may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 320 and a side surface 324a-324c of the plurality of side surfaces 324.
  • first opening 326a may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 320 and the first side surface 324a; (2) the second opening 326b may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 320 and the second side surface 324b; and (3) the third opening 326c may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 320 and the third side surface 324c.
  • the base layer 318 may include a body-receiving portion 350 and at least one limb-receiving portion 375 extending from the body-receiving portion 350.
  • the at least one limb-receiving portion 375 includes a first sleeve portion 375a and a second sleeve portion 375b.
  • the body-receiving portion 350 is sized for arrangement about a groin of the wearer 11.
  • the first sleeve portion 375a is sized for arrangement about a right leg of the wearer 11.
  • the second sleeve portion 375b is sized for arrangement about a left leg of the wearer 11.
  • the body-receiving portion 350, the first sleeve portion 375a and the second sleeve portion 375b are sized for use as a pair of pants (such as, e.g., a pair of capris).
  • the first opening 326a is formed by the body-receiving portion 350 and is sized for circumscribing a waist region (e.g., a region generally below the ribs and above the hips H) of the wearer 11.
  • the second opening 326b is formed by the first sleeve portion 375a and is sized for circumscribing a right leg of the wearer 11 slightly beyond the right knee K (e.g., at approximately about an upper calf region) of the wearer 11.
  • the third opening 326c is formed by the second sleeve portion 375b and is sized for circumscribing a left leg of the wearer 11 slightly beyond the left knee K (e.g., at approximately about an upper calf region) of the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 314 may be attached to the inner surface 320 of the base layer 318.
  • the flocking material 314 is arranged upon the inner surface 320 of the base layer 318 at the opening 326a, 326b, 326c (i.e., the flocking material 314 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to zero from the side surface 324a, 324b, 324c).
  • the flocking material 314 may be arranged upon the inner surface 320 of the base layer 318 near the opening 326a, 326b, 326c (i.e., the flocking material 314 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to but slightly greater than zero from the side surface 324a, 324b, 324c).
  • the flocking material 314, including the fiber particles 15 may be arranged in the form of a loop 328 or a plurality of segments forming an interrupted loop 328.
  • the loop 328 or plurality of segments forming the interrupted loop 328 may directly oppose the wearer's skin 17 to provide a soft or comfortable feel while concurrently restricting movement (e.g., sliding) of the article of clothing 300 about the plurality of openings 326 in order to retain the article of clothing 300 to the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 314 is arranged upon the inner surface 320 of the base layer 318 away from the plurality of openings 326; in such instances, the flocking material 314 is selectively sized for arrangement about joints or points of articulation (e.g., a left hip region H, a right hip region H, a left knee region K and a right knee region K) of the wearer.
  • joints or points of articulation e.g., a left hip region H, a right hip region H, a left knee region K and a right knee region K
  • the flocking material 314 may be arranged in the form of a pattern of a plurality of line segments 30 that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • the flocking material 314 may be disposed between, and bounded by, a plurality of the line segments 30.
  • the plurality of line segments 30 may include a first group of line segments 30a (see also, e.g., FIG. 6A ), a second group of line segments 30b (see also, e.g., FIG. 6B ) and a third group of line segments 30c (see also, e.g., FIG. 6C ).
  • an article of clothing is shown generally at 400.
  • the article of clothing 400 may be worn by a wearer for utilization in any number of athletic activities including, but not limited to surfing, skiing and bicycling.
  • the article of clothing 400 may include a wetsuit or portion thereof.
  • the article of clothing 400 may include a substrate material 412 and a flocking material 414.
  • the flocking material 414 may include a plurality of the small fiber particles 15 (i.e., flock), as illustrated in FIG. 4A .
  • the article of clothing 200 may be worn by the wearer 11 such that the substrate material 212 and/or the flocking material 214 engages the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 214 may engage the wearer's skin 17.
  • the flocking material 414 may enhance the substrate material 412 in terms of tactile sensation (e.g., the flocking material 414 may provide a soft and comfortable feel), aesthetics, color and appearance while providing insulation and slip-or-grip friction to the substrate material 412.
  • flocking material 414 may be well-suited for use in wet conditions such as a primary or base layer of clothing under a wetsuit formed by the substrate material 412.
  • the flocking material 414 may permit a fluid (e.g., water, air, etc.) to flow in the gap 19 between the wearer's skin 17 and the substrate material 412.
  • the flocking material 414 may be attached to the substrate material 412 with, an intervening material 416, such as an adhesive, for example.
  • the flocking material 414 may be coupled to the substrate material 412 without the use of the intervening material 416.
  • the substrate material 412 may include a base layer 418 having an inner surface 420, an outer surface 422, and a plurality of side surfaces 424.
  • the inner surface 420 may oppose the outer surface 422 such that the plurality of side surfaces 424 join the inner surface 420 to the outer surface 422.
  • the plurality of side surfaces 424 include a first side surface 424a, a second side surface 424b, a third side surface 424c and a fourth side surface 424d.
  • the base layer 418 forms a plurality of openings 426 through which a portion (e.g., arm, leg, waist, neck) of the wearer 11 may extend.
  • the plurality of openings 426 include a first opening 426a, a second opening 426b, a third opening 426c and a fourth opening 426d.
  • each opening 426a-426d of the plurality of openings 426 may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 420 and a side surface 424a-424d of the plurality of side surfaces 424; for example, (1) the first opening 426a may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 420 and the first side surface 424a; (2) the second opening 426b may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 420 and the second side surface 424b; (3) the third opening 426c may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 420 and the third side surface 424c; and (4) the fourth opening 426d may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 420 and the fourth side surface 424d.
  • the base layer 418 may include a body-receiving portion 450 and at least one limb-receiving portion 475 extending from the body-receiving portion 450.
  • the at least one limb-receiving portion 475 includes a first sleeve portion 475a and a second sleeve portion 475b.
  • the body-receiving portion 450 is sized for arrangement about a torso of a wearer.
  • the first sleeve portion 475a is sized for arrangement about a right arm of the wearer 11.
  • the second sleeve portion 475b is sized for arrangement about a left arm of the wearer 11.
  • Collectively, the body-receiving portion 450, the first sleeve portion 475a and the second sleeve portion 475b are sized for use as a shirt (such as, e.g., a long-sleeve shirt).
  • the first opening 426a is formed by the body-receiving portion 450 and is sized for circumscribing a neck N of the wearer 11.
  • the second opening 426b is formed by the body-receiving portion 450 and is sized for circumscribing an abdominal region A (e.g., a region generally bounded by the diaphragm and pelvis) of the wearer 11.
  • the third opening 426c is formed by the first sleeve portion 475a and is sized for circumscribing a right arm of the wearer 11beyond the right elbow E (e.g., at approximately about a wrist region) of the wearer 11.
  • the fourth opening 426d is formed by the second sleeve portion 475b and is sized for circumscribing a left arm of the wearer 1 11beyond the left elbow E (e.g., at approximately about a wrist region) of the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 414 may be attached to the inner surface 420 of the base layer 418.
  • the flocking material 414 is arranged upon the inner surface 420 of the base layer 418 at the opening 426a, 426b, 426c, 426d (i.e., the flocking material 414 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to zero from the side surface 424a, 424b, 424c, 424d).
  • the flocking material 414 may be arranged upon the inner surface 420 of the base layer 418 near the opening 426a, 426b, 426c, 426d (i.e., the flocking material 414 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to but slightly greater than zero from the side surface 424a, 424b, 424c, 424d).
  • the flocking material 414 may be arranged in the form of a loop 428 or a plurality of segments forming an interrupted loop 428.
  • the loop 428 or plurality of segments forming the interrupted loop 428 may directly oppose the wearer's skin 17 to provide a soft or comfortable feel while concurrently restricting movement (e.g., sliding) of the article of clothing 400 about the plurality of openings 426 in order to retain the article of clothing 400 to the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 414 is arranged upon the inner surface 420 of the base layer 418 away from the plurality of openings 426; in such instances, the flocking material 414 is selectively sized for arrangement about joints or points of articulation (e.g., a left shoulder region S, a right shoulder region S, a left elbow region E and a right elbow region E) of the wearer.
  • joints or points of articulation e.g., a left shoulder region S, a right shoulder region S, a left elbow region E and a right elbow region E
  • the flocking material 414 may be arranged in the form of a pattern of a plurality of line segments 30 that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • the flocking material 14 may be disposed between, and bounded by, a plurality of the line segments 30.
  • the plurality of line segments 30 may include a first group of line segments 30a (see also, e.g., FIG. 6A ), a second group of line segments 30b (see also, e.g., FIG. 6B ) and a third group of line segments 30c (see also, e.g., FIG. 6C ).
  • an article of clothing is shown generally at 500.
  • the article of clothing 500 may be worn by a wearer for utilization in any number of athletic activities including, but not limited to surfing, skiing and bicycling.
  • the article of clothing 500 may include a wetsuit or portion thereof.
  • the article of clothing 500 may include a substrate material 512 and a flocking material 514.
  • the flocking material 514 may include a plurality of the small fiber particles 15 (i.e., flock), as illustrated in FIG. 4A .
  • the article of clothing 200 may be worn by the wearer 11 such that the substrate material 212 and/or the flocking material 214 engages the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 214 may engage the wearer's skin 17.
  • the flocking material 514 may enhance the substrate material 512 in terms of tactile sensation (e.g., the flocking material 514 may provide a soft and comfortable feel), aesthetics, color and appearance while providing insulation and slip-or-grip friction to the substrate material 512.
  • flocking material 514 may be well-suited for use in wet conditions.
  • the flocking material 514 may be disposed as a primary or base layer of clothing under a wetsuit formed by the substrate material 512.
  • the flocking material 514 may permit fluid (e.g., water, air, etc.) to flow between the wearer's skin 17 and the substrate material 512.
  • the flocking material 514 may be attached to the substrate material 512 with an intervening material 516, such as an adhesive, for example. In other examples, the flocking material 514 may be coupled to the substrate material 512 without the use of the intervening material 516.
  • the substrate material 512 may include a base layer 518 having an inner surface 520, an outer surface 522, and a plurality of side surfaces 524.
  • the inner surface 520 may oppose the outer surface 522 such that the plurality of side surfaces 524 join the inner surface 520 to the outer surface 522.
  • the plurality of side surfaces 524 include a first side surface 524a, a second side surface 524b and a third side surface 524c.
  • the base layer 518 forms a plurality of openings 526 through which a portion (e.g., arm, let waist, neck) of the wearer 11 may extend.
  • the plurality of openings 526 include a first opening 526a, a second opening 526b and a third opening 526c.
  • each opening 526a-526c of the plurality of openings 526 may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 520 and a side surface 524a-524c of the plurality of side surfaces 524; for example, (1) the first opening 526a may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 520 and the first side surface 524a; (2) the second opening 526b may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 520 and the second side surface 524b; and (3) the third opening 526c may be defined by the intersection of the inner surface 520 and the third side surface 524c.
  • the base layer 518 may include a body-receiving portion 550 and at least one limb-receiving portion 575 extending from the body-receiving portion 550.
  • the at least one limb-receiving portion 575 includes a first sleeve portion 575a and a second sleeve portion 575b.
  • the body-receiving portion 550 is sized for arrangement about a groin of the wearer 11.
  • the first sleeve portion 575a is sized for arrangement about a right leg of the wearer 11.
  • the second sleeve portion 575b is sized for arrangement about a left leg of the wearer 11.
  • the body-receiving portion 550, the first sleeve portion 575a and the second sleeve portion 575b are sized for use as a pair of pants (such as, e.g., a pair of trousers).
  • the first opening 526a is formed by the body-receiving portion 550 and is sized for circumscribing a waist region (e.g., a region generally below the ribs and above the hips H) of the wearer 11.
  • the second opening 526b is formed by the first sleeve portion 575a and is sized for circumscribing a right leg of the wearer 11beyond the right knee K (e.g., at approximately about an ankle region) of the wearer 11.
  • the third opening 526c is formed by the second sleeve portion 575b and is sized for circumscribing a left leg of the wearer 11beyond the left knee K (e.g., at approximately about an ankle region) of the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 514 may be attached to the inner surface 520 of the base layer 518.
  • the flocking material 514 is arranged upon the inner surface 520 of the base layer 518 at the opening 526a, 526b, 526c (i.e., the flocking material 514 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to zero from the side surface 524a, 524b, 524c).
  • the flocking material 514 may be arranged upon the inner surface 520 of the base layer 518 near the opening 526a, 526b, 526c (i.e., the flocking material 514 is arranged at a distance D approximately equal to but slightly greater than zero from the side surface 524a, 524b, 524c).
  • the flocking material 514 may be arranged in the form of a loop 528 or a plurality of segments forming an interrupted loop 528.
  • the loop 528 or plurality of segments forming the interrupted loop 528 may directly oppose the wearer's skin 17 to provide a soft dr comfortable feel while concurrently restricting movement (e.g., sliding) of the article of clothing 500 about the plurality of openings 526 in order to retain the article of clothing 500 to the wearer 11.
  • the flocking material 514 is arranged upon the inner surface 520 of the base layer 518 away from the plurality of openings 526; in such instances, the flocking material 514 is selectively sized for arrangement about joints or points of articulation (e.g., a left hip region H, a right hip region H, a left knee region K and a right knee region K) of the wearer.
  • joints or points of articulation e.g., a left hip region H, a right hip region H, a left knee region K and a right knee region K
  • the flocking material 514 may be arranged in the form of a pattern of a plurality of line segments 30 that are connected in an intersecting relationship.
  • the flocking material 14 may be disposed between, and bounded by, a plurality of the line segments 30.
  • the plurality of line segments 30 may include a first group of line segments 30a (see also, e.g., FIG. 6A ), a second group of line segments 30b (see also, e.g., FIG. 6B ) and a third group of line segments 30c (see also, e.g., FIG. 6C ).

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  1. Kleidungsstück (100), umfassend:
    ein Substratmaterial (12), das eine Innenoberfläche (20) und eine Außenoberfläche (22), die auf einer entgegengesetzten Seite des Substratmaterials als die Innenoberfläche angeordnet ist, umfasst, wobei das Substratmaterial einen Körperaufnahmeabschnitt (50) und einen Gliedmaßenaufnahmeabschnitt (75), der sich von dem Körperaufnahmeabschnitt erstreckt, bildet, wobei der Gliedmaßenaufnahmeabschnitt einen Gelenkabschnitt umfasst, der dazu dient, sich einem Gelenk eines Trägers entgegenzusetzen; und
    ein Beflockungsmaterial (14), das auf der Innenoberfläche des Substratmaterials weg von mindestens einer Öffnung einer Vielzahl von Öffnungen (26a, 126a) derart angeordnet ist, dass das Beflockungsmaterial (14) für eine Anbringung auf der Innenoberfläche der Basisschicht um mindestens ein Gelenk des Trägers herum bemessen ist,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
    das Beflockungsmaterial (14) in Form eines Musters aus einer Vielzahl von Liniensegmenten (30) angebracht ist, die in einer sich überschneidenden Beziehung verbunden sind,
    die Liniensegmente (30) einen Zwischenraum (32) definieren, der so bemessen ist, dass er den Gelenkabschnitt des Trägers umschließt,
    der Zwischenraum (32) dazu dient, das Gelenk des Trägers während der Nutzung aufzunehmen, und das Beflockungsmaterial dazu dient, das Gelenk an dem Zwischenraum (32) zu umgeben.
  2. Kleidungsstück (100) nach Anspruch 1, wobei:
    der Körperaufnahmeabschnitt (50) eine erste Öffnung (26a) umfasst, die so bemessen ist, dass sie einen Hals eines Trägers umschließt, und der Gliedmaßenaufnahmeabschnitt (75) eine zweite Öffnung (26c) umfasst, die so bemessen ist, dass sie eine Gliedmaße des Trägers umschließt.
  3. Kleidungsstück (100) nach Anspruch 1, wobei:
    der Körperaufnahmeabschnitt (150) eine erste Öffnung (126a) umfasst, die so bemessen ist, dass sie eine Taille eines Trägers umschließt, und der Gliedmaßenaufnahmeabschnitt (175) eine zweite Öffnung (126b) umfasst, die so bemessen ist, dass sie eine Gliedmaße des Trägers umschließt.
  4. Kleidungsstück (100) nach einem beliebigen der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, wobei das Beflockungsmaterial (14) des Gelenkabschnitts in einem im Wesentlichen kreisförmigen Muster benachbart zu der Innenoberfläche (20) angeordnet ist.
  5. Kleidungsstück (100) nach einem beliebigen der Ansprüche 1 und 2, wobei das Gelenk ein Ellenbogengelenk oder ein Schultergelenk ist.
  6. Kleidungsstück (100) nach Anspruch 1 oder Anspruch 3, wobei das Gelenk ein Kniegelenk oder ein Hüftgelenk ist.
  7. Kleidungsstück (100) nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Beflockungsmaterial (14) eine erste Gruppe von Liniensegmenten (30a) und eine zweite Gruppe von Liniensegmenten (30c) umfasst.
  8. Kleidungsstück (100) nach Anspruch 7, wobei die erste Gruppe von Liniensegmenten (30a) eine Vielzahl von einzelnen ersten Liniensegmenten umfasst und die zweite Gruppe von Liniensegmenten (30c) eine Vielzahl von einzelnen zweiten Liniensegmenten umfasst.
  9. Kleidungsstück (100) nach Anspruch 8, wobei die Vielzahl von einzelnen ersten Liniensegmenten (30a) eine im Wesentlichen U-förmige Gestalt aufweisen und die Vielzahl von einzelnen zweiten Liniensegmenten (30c) eine im Wesentlichen U-förmige Gestalt aufweisen.
  10. Kleidungsstück (100) nach Anspruch 8, wobei die Vielzahl von einzelnen ersten Liniensegmenten (30a) der Vielzahl von einzelnen zweiten Liniensegmenten (30c) so entgegengesetzt sind, dass sie den Zwischenraum (32) definieren.
  11. Kleidungsstück (100) nach Anspruch 8, wobei:
    (1) ein innerstes (30a1) der Vielzahl von einzelnen ersten Liniensegmenten (30a) ein innerstes (30c2) der Vielzahl von einzelnen zweiten Liniensegmenten (30c) so berührt, dass es den Zwischenraum (32) definiert und umgibt;
    (2) mindestens zwei der Vielzahl von einzelnen ersten Liniensegmenten parallel zueinander sind und mindestens zwei der Vielzahl von einzelnen zweiten Liniensegmenten parallel zueinander sind; oder
    (3) die Vielzahl von einzelnen ersten Liniensegmenten entlang einer Länge der einzelnen ersten Liniensegmente voneinander beabstandet sind und die Vielzahl von einzelnen zweiten Liniensegmenten entlang einer Länge der einzelnen zweiten Liniensegmente voneinander beabstandet sind.
  12. Kleidungsstück (100) nach Anspruch 8, wobei die Vielzahl von einzelnen ersten Liniensegmenten (30a) konzentrisch zueinander sind und die Vielzahl von einzelnen zweiten Liniensegmenten (30c) konzentrisch zueinander sind.
  13. Kleidungsstück (100) nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Zwischenraum (32) eines von einer im Wesentlichen kreisförmigen Gestalt und/oder einer Gestalt, die ein Fünfeck definiert, umfasst.
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